Meta-Cosmos: Recent Episodes
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Though some would say wisdom is synonymous with silence, Bartleby argues otherwise. Artemus has his own standards for wisdom that his brother may never meet, but that doesn't stop Bartleby from trying to persuade him. It's another best-ever episode of Meta-Cosmos that manages to say just little enough on the topic.
...Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly
Through different forms of witchcraft and various kinds of covens, Bartleby and Artemus take us on a tour through the ages. Along the way, they examine some not-so-usual covens, looking at the early days of Christianity, a history of Freemasons, and any playgroup of new moms. In the most epic episode yet of Meta-Cosmos, our favorite pair of socks help us all become our most magic-apt selves.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly
Breaking down the debate of determinism from a theological angle, we ask ourselves, Does divine will cancel out free will? Through the lens of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Bartleby and Artemus examine how will powers combine for the ultra-rich, the working class, and even for cults of idolatry! Once again, we are all saved by love, in another forgiving episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
After the first few years of chatbots and neural networks, we look back at the patterns already forming in the development of AI. In a delusional episode of hope and despair, Bartleby and Artemus try to be discerning as they examine this existential crisis of incredible proportions. Making the most out of a situation facing us all, it's another episode of Meta-Cosmos that musters up a can-do attitude!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Returning to tell ghost stories for this Halloween episode, Bartleby and Artemus welcome back their producer, Isaac. He tells us a saga of spooky encounters in the woods that gives us a certain impression about the spirit world. In another haunted episode of Meta-Cosmos, we examine our relationship with the realm of the dead and ask ourselves, What are these spirits trying to tell us and how does it connect to meeting our ultimate potential?
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Cognitive decline will come for us all, sometimes when we least expect it, sometimes accumulatively through low-dose exposure. The chances of not having any cognitive issues are pretty slim. What does it mean, and how do we learn to cope? Bartleby and Artemus get into it in a humbling episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Through the lens of KPop Demon Hunters, Bartleby and Artemus examine shame and the road to healing. Together, they break down the entire movie, examining its especially accurate depiction of demons and the Devil. Along the way, they vanquish some demons of their own.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
As national tensions rise around the world, Bartleby and Artemus examine the Cold War, the Civil War, and the Cold Civil War as it heats up. This week, our favorite pair of socks expose the role Project 2025 and The Foundations of Geopolitics play in sowing strife in the United States. It's a citizen unifying episode of Meta-Cosmos where we ask, "What would Captain America do?"
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby and Artemus examine the approach the of third interstellar object to enter the solar system, 3i ATLAS. Though Artemus explains at length why his brother is wrong, Bartleby insists, this is a visitor from deep space with a purpose that somehow has something to do with the Epstein files. Get ready for another full disclosure episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby wants to talk about something happening today, but Artemus keeps dwelling on an ancient calendar and its contemporary forgery. This week, we learn about the Mayan calendar and how it reminds us to live in the moment. Follow our two favorite socks into another harmonic episode of Meta-Cosmos, converging the collective consciousness into more mindful moments.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
After a rough week, Bartleby has to ask the question. He takes Artemus along for an examination of Pixar's blooper reels and what they say about the human condition in light of not extending empathy to others. It's a ride through empathy, sympathy, blind spots, and prejudice in an ironically sad yet inspiring episode of Meta-Cosmos.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
When Bartleby is asked, "Where does wind come from?" he uses it as a launching point to describe the complexity of life on the grandest of scales. Artemus brings in a little math and mythology to the topic, and we find ourselves immersed in chaos! It's another multilayered episode of Meta-Cosmos, where, within each layer, we find all the other layers combined.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Looking into The Lord of the Rings and comparing the books to the movies, Artemus exposes how the movies were a fine adaptation but failed us as a society. In relation to Tolkien's essay, On Fairy Stories, Artemus explains to Bartleby how Peter Jackson's version fell into the trap of dating itself, while the book remains timeless. It's another genre-defining episode of Meta-Cosmos!
...Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi.
...Produced By Isaac Bluefoot.
...Theme Song By Royal Jelly.
While J.R.R. Tolkien was creating Middle Earth, he literally defined the genre of Fantasy in a 1939 lecture, "On Fairy Stories." This week, Artemus breaks down that lecture, taking Bartleby on a tour of a very real realm of Fairy and giving us a glimpse into how magic works. Follow along in another enchanted episode of Meta-Cosmos!
...Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi.
...Produced By Isaac Bluefoot.
...Theme Song By Royal Jelly.
This week, we look at the origins of the Tarot and the Major Arcana, examining the relationships between these archetypes. Artemus guides us through a tour of the cards and explores their relationship to Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey, all of storytelling, and the collective unconscious. It all begins after the black death and still lasts to this day as psychological scar tissue that we poke at in another occult filled episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
What is reality made of? Taking a page from Carl Jung, we examine the space in between the collective unconscious and that thing we call the synchronicity. It’s a celestial dream space, where reality and imagination come together, and we all learn a bit about who we are based on how we relate to fiction, as we fall into another perfectly timed episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
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Why do we procrastinate? What are the invisible barriers that keep us from getting it done? Bartleby and Artemus manage to unpack the topic at the very last moment and teach us the value of getting it done at your own pace. It's another episode of Meta-Cosmos that gets down to the nitty gritty magic of reality!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Do we deserve this? What does the word “deserve” even mean? Breaking it all down,Bartleby and Artemus discover that it is a circular loop of self-entitlement and self-deprecation. In another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos, maybe we all get what we deserve.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
As Superman's popularity rises in the zeitgeist, Bartleby and Artemus examine what this says about humanity. Our favorite pair of socks dive into some deep questions about Neitzche's Übermensch and the need for each individual to rise to the occaision, whatever the occaision might be! Looking at James Gunn's newe Superman movie and illustrious career, it's another inspiring episode of Meta-Cosmos to help you be your Über-best!
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…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
What does survival mean to animals and is it any different for the human animals? Inspired by the stand up comedy of David Drake, our favorite pair of socks examine human nature, yet again. Also, we learn about the Roman aqueducts! It's another dog eat dog episode of Meta-Cosmos! Which sock will survive?!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
With education standards on the decline, we ask ourselves, what is the cause of this decline, what are its effects, and what can be done about it? Our favorite pair of socks have several suggestions, all of which begin with the letter C. We learn about ourselves and learning in general in another educational episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
As bombs fly overhead in the Middle East, Bartleby and Artemus look back on the wisdom Delores O'Riordan left us and how relevant her message still is. With Israel and Iran embroiled at war, we ask ourselves, who are these zombies Delores sang about? Meanwhile, what does the documentary, The Bibi Files, say about Benjamin Netanyahu’s motivations for escalating this war? It's another fabulous episode of Meta-Cosmos that unflinchingly looks into the void with comedic results and maybe a few tears.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
...Zombie by The Cranberries (written by Delores O'Riordan and performed by Brooklyn Duo)
...Tropical String Flow by CocosMusic
...Samba at Sunset by LP Studio Music
Getting into the mechanics of navigating perception, Bartleby asks Artemus to explain the Flux Capacitor of interdimensional travel and the role attitude plays in outcomes. With real-time examples, they use themselves as test subjects in a universe of randomly selected plotlines. It's everything that makes reality possible in another outstanding episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Animal bodies come with some natural repercussions, though not everyone can admit that they're an animal. From their relative sock status, Bartleby and Artemus examine the seven signs of life and what existential challenges come with them. It's another life-defining episode of Meta-Cosmos.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
What does authorarianism look like and how do we fall into its plans? Through the lens of Andor (the Star Wars series), Bartleby and Artemus begin a journey discussing rebellion in many forms, particularly the quieter types. Once again, it's another enlightening episode of Meta-Cosmos, despite Artemus's refusal to conform.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
In a special Meta-Cosmos retrospective, we examine the past topic of corporate sentience and re-examine what it all means, in light of Large Language Models and Artificial Intelligence (as they have come to be known). Bartleby sets it all off with a segment of My Blue Foot and has Artemus take it from there in an especially self-referential episode of Meta-Cosmos.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
...Additional music provided through Creative Commons: Takeoff (Remastered) by Serat, Dance of the Daedalus by Aldus Ichnite, and Serenade (En Sol Majeur) by Oji
Our favorite pair of socks field listener questions and explore the nature of perception, the path to healing, the fundamentals of intuition, and what is up with the generation gap? In a surprisingly cohesive episode, Bartleby and Artemus prove, once again, why a self-aware universe is the best kind of universe in another questionable episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
...Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
The internet has been a slippery slope. Or is it a flash flood taking the hillside with it? We look at the history of social media and get down to the analog roots of this digital problem. Once again, with our favorite pair of socks, we discover how society is held together in an amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
What is skibidi, and how is it a Dadaist expression? Dive into the origins of the early 20th-century anti-art movement as a response to a broken social contract. Along the way, Bartleby and Artemus examine whether or not this show, in itself, is a dadaist expression. It's another self-reflective episode of Meta-Cosmos.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Examining the social safety net, Bartleby and Artemus get to the core of what fuels bigotry. Why should a society help people? And a more important question, why would we not help each other? Our favorite pair of socks sheds a blinding light on the human condition, taking us beyond what our eyes can see, in another consciousness-expanding episode of Meta-Cosmos.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
What are the chatbots up to? Can an LLM create art? Why would a chatbot want you to like it? In the face of an Orwellian AI mess, Bartleby and Artemus put a spotlight on the human condition and the value of community engagement. It’s another mind altering episode of Meta-Cosmos.…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
In loving memory of Pope Francis, we contrast his life of compassion to the last visitor he received before passing. From there, our favorite pair of socks examines the difference between faith and performative religion, and all the tragedy that performance entails. It's another incredible episode of Meta-Cosmos, breaking down the hypocrisy within theocracy!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
How do you know if you’re listening to your intuition or just being paranoid? Bartleby and Artemus examine how trauma can interfere with feeling vibes. It’s a bit of a paradox, but as usual our favorite pair of socks provide some real answers on another greatest-episode-yet of Meta-Cosmos.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
What do secure elections look like in a democray? Well, just in case you forgot, our favorite pair of socks give themselves a refresher course! It's an elected representational amount of education on another fabulous episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
What causes people to be the way they are? Is it nature or is it nurture that determines the outcomes of personality? Bartleby and Artemus look into the cause and effect of disposition and seek out the unseen forces at play when twins are separated at birth. Once again, it's the best episode ever of Meta-Cosmos.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Can an executive order really end the Department of Education? What about all those student loans? Our favorite pair of socks presents a fresh take on the DOE's student loan system and its inherently flawed economic incentives.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
What is the cost of a lack of diversity? We examine what happens when three dad's try to fold a baby stroller and examine what we can learn from it. It's a super short and none-the-less insightful episode of Meta-Cosmos.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Source: How Many Men Does It Take To Fold A Stroller?
We look at the myriad kinds of humans and how binary systems don't do them justice. Whether it's autism or gender or whatever, there is a rainbow of variety out there, and it's all found on a spectrum! It's another brilliant episode of Meta-Cosmos, helping you develop your latent telepathic abilities.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Talking about Alan Moore's opinions on superheroes and their correlation to fascistic thinking, we find ourselves talking about Nietzsche. It's all a matter of interpretation. Once again, Meta-Cosmos asks us to step up to our best selves.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
What can we learn about managing our expectations by examining movie trailers, posters, and titles? Without giving any more spoilers than the marketing campaigns for these movies already did, we look at what makes our expectations tick and how they come crashing down into disappointment. It's another glimpse into the crux of existence on Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Discussing the UAP/UFO disclosures of former special-ops pilot, Jake Barber, we examine his story of psionic agents, non-human intelligence, and covert operations. Artemus has his doubts, but that doesn't stop Bartleby from suggesting some provocative theories of his own. It's another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos taking humanity closer to its ultimate potential!
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…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
This week, we look at Superbowl LIX in New Orleans and ask ourselves, what role did voodoo play in determining the outcome of the game? And while we are at it, we dissect whatever voodoo Kendrick Lamar was up to during the halftime show. This Black History Month brings an eye-opening discussion on voodoo, calypso, and hip-hop and all they have in common in another insightful episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Examining a single photo of a worker painting over the walls at FBI headquarters leads to a breakdown of the US government going into 2025. It's hard to say what happens going forward, but Bartleby is still hopeful as ever. Through the existential nightmare of our times, we find a less disturbing perspective in another dreadful episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
We take a look at the anime, Dandadan, and examine the origins of the yokai featured in the first part of the series. Though most of them are relatively recent urban legends, Bartleby and Artemus dig into the oldest urban legend of them all. From Turbo Granny to the Evil Eye, this episode of Meta-Cosmos will equip you with the knowledge you need to avoid some unpleasant curses.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Looking into the shadows of our own subconscious can be some scary stuff. We reflect on those inner dark corners while discussing Dr. Carolyn Elliot’s book, Existential Kink. To take the edge off, Bartleby suggests we look at it all through the lens of cheese. As usual, Meta-Cosmos challenges us while giving us space to grow toward our best selves.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
PAAP #8 - Diving into Ky Dickens' podcast, The Telepathy Tapes, Bartleby and Artemus explore the implications of a world where telepathy is not paranormal so much as it is normal. Fantastic abilities are all around us and yet Artemus tries to emphasize, the real goal is simply being a better friend. Once again, Meta-Cosmos finds itself getting to the core of the sentient experience.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
While discussing Google's quantum computer chip known as Willow, Bartleby and Artenmus break down what is computing, what is quantum, and eventually, what is consciousness. From q-bits to the microtubules forming the cytoskeleton; we break down the nature of perception itself, down to the molecular level, in another best episode ever of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby sets aside the agenda to discuss the proliferation of drone and UFO sightings in New Jersey and throughout the world. Artemus believes it is all a distraction, but Bartleby thinks it's related to inter-terrestrial beings and nuclear technology. They dive into Robert Hasting's book, UFOs and Nukes, and his conversation with Jesse Michels. Once again, it is a thought provocative and eye opening episode of Meta-Cosmos.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
...Additional music: Clouds for Today by Serge Quadrado
Ep.105: What happened to all the work in Hollywood? If you haven't heard, the film industry isn't what it used to be. As the bubble bursts on Hollywood's streaming model, we examine how it got here, and the role that unions will continue to play in the future economy. It's all a matter of checks and balances on another great episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Ep.104: This week we examine the deeper implications of a single-panel comic by Asher Perlman that observes, "It just doesn't feel like heaven if you can't see hell." Bartleby digs into this punchline while Artemus, in a manifesto all his own, relates the problem of economic inequity to the shooting of the HealthCareUnited CEO and the arrest of Luigi Mangione. It's brotherly love as only two socks can know it in another marvelous episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby loses control of the script when Artemus breaks down the economic implications of the assasination of the UnitedHealthCare CEO, Brian Thompson. Why is there so little public sympathy for a murder? We all know why, but our favorite pair of socks have, once again, a profound way of putting it.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
When Bartleby highlights the importance of the film Wicked, we dive into a brief and incomplete history of villainy and the many attempts that film, theater, and literature have made to rehabilitate these villains. It's a book-turned-musical-turned-film that shares its roots going back to the Gnostics, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and thousands of years of persecution!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
This week, we recount the history of neo-liberalism in the context of the New Deal, all to explain how the Democratic Party became a bunch of losers. Our favorite pair of brotherly socks map out the past hundred years of political paradigms in another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
For their 100th episode, Bartleby and Artemus go back to their roots for another Q&A episode. They revisit the meaning of life, look into the evolutionary advantages of sentience, and talk about solipsism. It's a cat-killing quantity of curiosity in another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby examines the past fifty years of the US presidential election cycle and how the outcomes are determined. Meanwhile, Artemus dismisses his brother's theories and explains that the real culprit is economics. Together, our favorite pair of socks take us back to the Carter administration; its many aspirations, and how the fate of Iran still affects us to this day. Hint, it's all Reagan's fault, again.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
In an effort to avoid the topic of politics during election week, Artemus demands a discussion on science fiction. Put on the spot, all Bartleby can come up with is an impromptu dissertation on the nature of fanfiction in relation to corporate IP. Meanwhile, unseen forces work against Bartleby in another seemingly off-the-rails episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Inspired by a joke made by Mr. Sunday Movies about the 1982 Kurt Russel horror movie, The Thing, Bartleby and Artemus dip their toes into the pool of alien invasion scenarios. This week, we briefly examine how nonlinear warfare is used to divide and conquer peoples and nations. It's another short, sweet, and thought-provoking episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby and Artemus do a little paranormal investigating for a change and invite their producer, Isaac Bluefoot, onto the show to tell a few ghost stories about the poltergeist he grew up with, specifically, the thing in the basement. It's tales of compassion and courage in the face of absolute dread, and not too different from Dan Da Dan, except for one crucial detail. What do you do when it feels like a ghost wants to murder you? Find out, on another greatest-episode-ever of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Leading into the 2024 US presidential election, Bartleby suggests that presidents and CEOs don't have as much power as their job titles would suggest. Meanwhile, Artemus attempts to ignore the whole conversation of politics while he attends to his chores. It's another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos with a roundabout civics lesson, in which we learn that the working class holds the only power that really matters.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby and Artemus revisit the topic of the conflict between Palestine and Israel one year after it escalated to unprecedented levels. They examine the complicated topic where it seems nothing can be done and suggest there is something to do and maybe even someone to blame, and it isn't anti-Semitic.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
As Bartleby seemingly goes off the rails, he breaks down to Artemus several hypothetical scenarios in which power corrupts. He makes up several examples with no relation to anyone in particular. It's another revealing episode of Meta-Cosmos to examine your own moral compass by.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
...Additional music by Mark Wilson X
For a change of pace, Bartleby and Artemus field a question from a listener and explore the possibility that Sci-fi and Fantasy are the same genre with superficial differences. In the end, despite all their conclusive answers, Artemus refuses to be persuaded. It's another somehow educational episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
...Additional music by Mark Wilson X
Bartleby and Artemus dig into the question, what is causing population decline? Along the way they find themselves addressing the core of the issue, reproductive rights, and trickle-down economics. As usual, it's another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby breaks down the history of Batman in pursuit of defining his impact on the zeitgeist. Along the way, Artemus insists they discuss the significance of Superman, the Joker, and especially Harley Quinn. Once again, it's another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos where our two favorite socks find profundity in the mundane!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby leads Artemus on an exploration of real-life science fiction. Together they examine past science and a whole lot of stuff no one believes anymore. It's a journey in pursuit of the truth in which we find out, Meta-Cosmos might just be another example.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby and Artemus discuss neurodivergence and find that there are as many kinds of people as there are pizza! No matter what kind of person you are, Bartleby suggests that some basic self-care techniques can apply to every slice on the pie. Get yet another fresh hot perspective in this most mind-bending episode of Meta-Cosmos ever!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby and Artemus break down various allegories for evil as the explore the concepts of the Devil. Bartleby suggests there may be more than one. It's another amazing journey into the self on Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby and Artemus examine counterculture and how its dollars are won by advertisers. Artemus tries to steer the topic away from politics, but alas it is futile as we learn a bit about anti-consumerism the creation of the Fox News Network. It's another educational episode of Meta-Cosmos crammed into an unreasonable amount of time!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby presents Artemus with testimonials of spooky imaginary friends. Do children communicate with spirits? In pursuit of ghost stories, we once again re-examine the condition of the soul on a fantastic episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
...Additional music by Mark Wilson X
Bartleby breaks down the nature of relationships through the lens of Tinashe's 2024 hit song, Nasty. Along the way, he ask Artemus the essential question, is anybody going to match my freak? Get ready to examine your trauma patterning in what might just be the freakiest, most nasty episode of Meta-Cosmos yet!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Artemus does all he can to keep Bartleby from discussing politics and election drama with a box of conversation prompting cards. Bartleby manages to get by nonetheless. In another great episode of Meta-Cosmos, we learn a little bit about a wide range of topics, including American politics, despite Artemus's best efforts.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
In celebration of National Producer Appreciation Day, the Neehi Brothers examine the Comic Code Authority and how it shaped the world we live. All this is to say thank you to their producer, Isaac Bluefoot, and promote his other show, Superman: Son of El. It's a revealing episode of Meta-Cosmos that has a lot to say about Superman and his place in culture.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
... Additional music: Life is Good by Beat Mekanik Licensed through the Creative Commons at the freemusicarchive.org
Bartleby and Artemus take a tour of the psyche using Carl Jung's map of the archetypes. It's not so complicated when you hear it from the perspective of a pair of socks. As usual, Meta-Cosmos offers the new perspective you were looking for.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
... Additional music: Life is Good by Beat Mekanik Licensed through the Creative Commons at the freemusicarchive.org
Bartleby attempts to convince Artemus that capitalism actually exists! The Neehi Brothers dig into corporate culture and some alternative ways of interacting with these entities. What will become of life on Earth? Another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos explores a few of the possibilities.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Our favorite metaphysicists have another Q&A episode! It's a wild ride looking at the history of hemp economics, the double-slit experiment, self-determination, and the right to exist, collectively. In this amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos, the questions are thought-provoking, and the answers doubly so!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
When Bartleby invites Artemus to define Late Stage Capitalism, we find the term is a bit loose. To better get a grip on the topic, Bartleby suggests they examine the new Mad Max movie, Furiosa, and get to the bottom of why such a highly acclaimed film following up on Fury Road could do so poorly at the box office. It's another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos tapping into the human condition and concluding with some insights into the karmic arc of the soul.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Breaking down the causes and effects of mind, body, and spirit, our favorite pair of socks breaks down the illusion of health. Eventually, they are forced to conclude that socks don't have much ground to stand on when it comes to the topic. Nonetheless, it's another mind-opening episode of Meta-Cosmos, though it could just be a placebo effect.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
It can be really easy to dehumanize people. Now with the internet, there are more ways to do it than ever. Bartleby breaks it down for Artemus and suggests there is something we can do about it. It's another insightful episode of Meta-Cosmos!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby serves up an eternal side order for Artemus to chew on. To digest this meal, our favorite pair of socks deconstruct omnipotence in light of inclusivity. It's another amazing episode exploring humanity's relationship to theology and the pitfalls that come with it.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Bartleby makes Artemus look into the void of knowledge and admit how endlessly vast it is. Artemus bemoans it all but it turns out admitting ignorance is the first step to not succumbing to it. Get t the crux of the Dunning Kruger Effect annd the Curse of Knowledge in another episode of Meta-Cosmos to uplift your consciousness.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Bartleby and Artemus examine the X-Men as an analogy for xenophobia. It's a breakdown of bigotry and why some people don't want to be woken up! But do not fear, as usual, Meta-Cosmos prescribes a simple solution to help! Thanks to the High Inquisitor, this journey finds its true destination.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Bartleby gives a pretty bad eulogy for the internet as we knew it. Meanwhile, Artemus urges him not to give up so quickly. In an update on the effects LLMs and AI are having on the internet, we get another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos that borders on tragedy.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Bartleby compares the parallels between student anti-war protesters in the 60s and today. In doing so he opens up a proverbial can of worms as Artemus dives into an examination and history of colonialization. Another episode of Meta-Cosmos that nearly cracks the code on the universe, the economy, and the nature of existence
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
As university students clash with their school administration, Bartleby tells Artemus about his attempt to talk to the occupying students and learn about their cause. Unfortunately, he soon found that socks were not welcome. In a very current episode of Meta-Cosmos, we explore the sense of powerlessness that comes from living in a globalized world still reconciling with colonialism.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
When Bartleby asks his brother the examine the booming economy of billionaires, Artemus reinvents the Marxist wheel for the twenty-first century. It's another episode of Meta-Cosmos that dares to envision a better tomorrow.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
In an urban wasteland, surrounded by kitsch, Bartleby and Artemus seek shelter in a conceptual 1950s diner. With an unexpected twist, hinted at in the episode description, it all becomes in intervention.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
We find ourselves in a desert of sci-fi cinema as Bartleby and Artemus explore the translation of high-concept sci-fi to the screen. Artemus believes something essential is lost, but Bartlerby suggests something better is found along the way. Once again, Meta-Cosmos delivers insights into the nature of existence.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Everything has been building to this examination of Frank Herbert's Dune; its place in science fiction history, the ramifications of prescience, and what it says about free will. Bartleby and Artemus explore Herbert's deconstruction of the hero archetype and as usual, conclude with a glimpse into the collective memories of our ancestors.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Artemus takes the conversation into a deep examination of Clement Greenberg's essay, "The Avant-Garde and Kitsch". Meanwhile, all of Bartleby's attempts to argue the irrelevance of intellectualizing the arts take an ironic twist. Another winning episode of Meta-Cosmos exploring culture, economics, and their symbiotic relationship.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby leads Artemus into an examination of propaganda and the tragic role it plays in genocide; how it starts and how it is perpetuated. Artemus unwittingly plays right into Bartleby's hand. A game of predictable yet unexpected turns explores this devastating human cycle by slowly breaking down a dark joke.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Artemus questions the tipping system and examines its nefarious past. Meanwhile, Bartleby delivers service with a smile to little thanks. Typical of Meta-Cosmos, we are soon examining human nature!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Artemus delivers a retrospective examination of the history of science fiction. Meanwhile, Bartleby tries to find the true starting point of the genre and get a grasp on its definition. By the end, they have once again distilled the plight of the human condition to its poetic truth.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Artemus discovers he is three episodes deep in a Choose Your Own Adventure podcast-miniseries and must choose the next step. Down the Corridor of Dualistic Perspectives they go where Bartleby makes a case for fixing Trickle Down Economics once and for all.
Choose your own adventure podcast. This episode has multiple follow up episodes! What episode will you listen to next?
A) For more of Artemus’s journey, listen to the next episode.
B) For more about Economic, listen to episode 63: The Tip of the Socio-Economic Iceberg
C) For more of the Corridor of Dualistic Perspectives, listen to episode 65: Down the Kitsch Drain
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Following up last weeks episode exploring modern art history, Bartleby and Artemus take a look at the role the arts played in the Cold War and how the CIA used operation The Longleash to to crush communism under the unbearable weight of F.O.M.O.
Choose your own adventure podcast. This episode has multiple follow up episodes! What episode will you listen to next?
A) For more Art History, go to episode 65: Down the Kitsch Drain
B) For more on Propaganda, go to episode 64: The Reverse Uno Genocide Card
C) For more on Economics, go to episode 61: The Trickle Down Floodgate
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby has Artemus give us a quick run through of the history of art up until the present in an examination of modernism, post-modernism and the value of self evaluation. The end of art has happened many times before, but Bartleby thinks he can predict when it will really end.
Choose your own adventure podcast. This episode has multiple follow up episodes! What episode will you listen to next?
A) For more Art History, go to episode 60, FOMO for Capitalism
B) For more about the Cultural Dialectic, go to episode 62: Science Fiction’s Function
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
What is the best possible attitude to adopt in any given situation? According to Artemus, that depends. Meanwhile, Bartleby suggests the best attitude for most given situaions might just be gratitude. Once again, our favorite pair of socks deliver yet another life changing episode!
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
It's attidue adjustments for everyone when Bartleby starts pointing out how much room for improvement Artemus has. As always, we learn about ourselves during another incredible episode of Meta Cosmos.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby gives Artemus a pep talk to untangle his issues. Artemus claims to not know what he's talking about. Learn all about your seven chakras, how they manifest in your life, and the tube sock running through your soul on another best ever episode of Meta-Cosmos.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
After falling short of his New Year's resolution, Bartleby makes another go at it and we all get to examine objective vs. subjective reality through a series of questions provided by the High Inquisitor.
…Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
…Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
…Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby shines a light on the topic of monsters in a review of the film, Godzilla Minus One. Meanwhile, Artemus does all he can to prevent spoilers while taking this moment to make a point about technological advancements and their economic impacts.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Bartleby and Artemus introgate the holiday spirit in a game of good cop bad cop, but neither of them are sure which cop they are supposed to be. Eventually, they get their answers and expose the truth about Santa! Listener be warned, you can't handle this truth.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
To celebrate the holidays, Bartleby revisits the topic of the Multiverse for a little exploration of regret. This time, he examines Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol". He assures Artemus, it's never too late to turn those regrets around and use them to save Christmas.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
As 2023 comes to a close, we take a look at advancements in Artificial Intelligence and examine what it might mean for the future of humanity. It was a big year, so we waited until it was nearly done to chime in on the topic. Learn all about LLMs and the threat they pose, as well as some of their benefits.
... Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Once again, Bartleby and Artemus have A Podcast About A Star Trek. This time they are joined by guest co-host, Trish the Dish! This time they discuss three episodes, Code of Honor, Displaced, and Inter Arma Enim Silent Legas.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
... X-Men Main Title Theme Song Redux by Ron Wasserman
Bartleby and Artemus answer questions about the unknowable and incomprehensible by using metaphors and they suggest you do the same. However, this comes with a warning. A stretched metaphor soon unravels into dogma.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
It seems fascism is ever looming on the horizon these days. Bartleby explains why that is and why it won't ever really succeed. Artemus has his doubts. The nature of humanity finds its drawers exposed, once again, in a fantastic episode of Meta-Cosmos.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Examining the line between confidence and insecurity, Bartleby and Artemus subjugate the Ego to general deconstruction. Their insights are as uncanny as ever. Join in and deconstruct yourself along the way!
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Artemus explains how we are all celebrating holidays wrong. Meanwhile, Bartleby suggests holidays are geographically determined. Is there a right way to celebrate the annual progression of time? We attempt to answer that question on this post-halloween episode of Meta-Cosmos.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Bartleby returns to the House of Nice for a second live show. This time he's joined by Caroline Griffith and a live audience at the salon, as they bring their own questions for Bartleby to answer. A rich Q&A episode exploring ghosts, aliens, time and more!
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Bartleby interviews a new candidate for junior investigator in a special almost haunted Halloween episode. Erica Davie talks about her own supernatural investigation experiences and finds she and Bartleby have a lot in common.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Bartleby visits the House of Nice to record a live episode of Meta-Cosmos. He's joined by House of Nice co-founder, Rachel Griffith, along with KPS family friends, Lady and Albert. Together, they discuss a little of what goes on inside a baby's mind. Listen in on the conversation.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Using Hollywood economics as a microcosm, Artemus looks at wage differentials and artificially stimulated markets in this second installment of a two-part episode. Meanwhile, Bartleby apologizes that he didn't stop this episode from happening sooner.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
… Additional music: Sorrow by Alena Smirnova, through Creative Commons By, source: Free Music Archive
Only after the writing strike ends does Artemus finally get the economics episode Bartleby has promised him. Strap in for a glimpse into the movie industry, technology, worker's rights, and the CEO stylings of Jack Welch in this first installment of a two-part episode.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
... Additional music: Gradual Sunrise by David Hilowitz
Bartleby and Artemus clarify what they mean when they say reincarnation is a fact with a segment of My Blue Foot. This week we learn the story of Joe Williams as we listen to Dreaming of Blue Flowers: Or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Linear Time.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Artemus breaks down the difference in Watsonian and Doylist story analysis, then Bartleby, in his typical fashion, takes it one step further. Surely a classic episode that will be referenced for years to come.
Time Stamp 19m:36s Ref. Ep.024 Every Jedi of The Rainbow
… Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
… Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby is joined by a surprise guest, the talented Leslie Castellano! Leslie asks how we can get the more out of any given moment and offers a little expertise of her own. Meanwhile, Artemus takes the week off.
… Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
… Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
In effort to explain the value to Meta-Cosmos and the Bogglebang scavenger hunt, Bartleby asks Artemus to teach us all about the Five Capitals, what they are and how we determine what has value.
… Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
… Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Just when Artemus thinks he's finally getting an economics episode, Bartleby pivots to scavenger hunting and the many benefits of Bogglebang, the KPS's own scavenger hunt extravaganza. With the help of Major Malfunction, Bartleby reminisces about Bogglebang over the past decade, its value, and its relationship to scarcity.
… Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
… Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Continuing the dialog from last week, Bartleby and Artemus talk about how to live a more magical life and the role plants can play in that life. Overall, humans wouldn't be much without them.
… Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
… Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
How do you go about learning for real magic? Bartleby and Artemus share a little of their know-how. Artemus suggests that perhaps they over share. Despite his doubts, they cover some valuable lessons in another vital episode of Meta-Cosmos.
Bartleby and Artemus walk us through the stages of grief for deaths both big and small in a thorough tour of grieving. As ususal, Artemus eventually sorta comes around. Turns out grief is all part of something bigger.
… Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
… Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Bartleby and Artemus tackle the big existential elephant in the room, discussing climate change, AMOC, and the future of life on Earth. Confusing times require unique perspectives. Once again, Meta-Cosmos delivers those perspectives!
... Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
... Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
... Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
Haven't we already done this episode? Artemus explains to Bartleby what neuroscience can teach us about déjà vu. Meanwhile, Bartleby has his own explanations, of course. Another amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos worth at least one listen, maybe more.
… Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
… Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
As an olive branch to his brother, Bartleby offers Artemus another go at reviewing a Star Trek episode. This week they go over three Voyager episodes, #486 Threshold, and both #541 and #542 The Killing Game, parts one and two. Learn a little about what makes Artemus tick in another great episode of Meta-Cosmos.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Bartleby shares some recent neuroscience news. Meanwhile, Artemus interrogates Bartleby's standards for scientific studies. Along the way, we all get a chance to learn about ourselves, depending on when our hearts are beating.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Bartleby talks to fellow paranormal investigator and music historian, Markly Morrison. Together they discuss ball lightning and the paranormal powers of Audiomancy.
Meta Q&A - With listener questions at hand, Bartleby and Artemus explore the miracle of life, the colors of life, the Mandela Effect of Life, and relationship woes. Once again, Bartleby raises the bar on Meta-Cosmos.
What is a karma chameleon and does it leave a stain? This week we listen to a segment of My Blue Foot. Isaac offers an equation so we can try to get a handle on this elusive reptile. Also, we learn a little about fairies along the way.
...Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi.
...Produced by Isaac Bluefoot.
...Theme Music by Royal Jelly.
This is a remake of the second episode of My Blue Foot that originally aired Thursday January 3rd, 2016.
Additional music:
Karma Chameleon by Culture Club
Milo's Afternoon Snack by Lee Rosevere
Nocturne Opus 27 No 2 by Podington Bear
Tra-la-la by Podington Bear
Instant Karma by John Lennon
Snowmen by Kai Engel
Back to Bulgaria by Lee Maddeford
Le Petit Jardin with Les Gauchers Orchestra by Lee Maddeford
In a reveal-all expose, Bartleby tells Artemus about UAP Taskforce whistleblower, David Grusch, and spills the beans on the FBI's once top secret Roswell papers. Learning the difference befteen UFOs and UAPs is just the beginning of this amazing episode of Meta-Cosmos.
… Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
… Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
… Theme Song by Royal Jelly
It was the star best of times, it was the Star Wars of times. Bartleby helps Artemus come to terms with a galaxy far, far way. Once again, the world is made a better place through an episode of Meta-Cosmos.
In the midst of racing in the Kinetic Sculpture Race, Bartleby and Artemus welcome Jimmy Jam Adamjamsquad to the show along with his friend and world-renowned supermodel, Haz Heinfeld. Haz shares his expertise in cryptids and fashion!
... Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
... Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
... Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Artemus brings back a classic segment, a Podcast About A Podcast, as he reviews the Kinetic Paranormal Society podcast. He has very little good to say about it. Meanwhile, Bartleby explains that it's actually very good. Another great episode in which our favorite pair of socks explore archetypes and the Hero's Journey.
... Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
... Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
... Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Bartleby and Artemus shore up the status quo as they question, what is normal? Subjective reality is put to the test in another thoughtful episode.
... Hosted by Bartleby and Aretmes Neehi
... Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
... Theme song by Royal Jelly
Bartleby and Artemus have a surprise call-in guest as Great Aunt Gussie fact-checks Episode 017: Trashlantis Rising. Wallow in the existential dilemma that is recycling with your favorite pair of socks.
... Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
... Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
... Theme Song by Royal Jelly
Trapped forever in a catacomb of doors all leading to the same podcast, Artemus leads a discussion on the definition of human. Join the discussion as they cover reincarnation, humanity, and the rise of AI overlords, but not the kind you think.
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Hosted by Bartleby and Artemus Neehi
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Theme Song By Royal Jelly
Attempting to thread the needle between faith and economics, Bartleby soon finds the show running off the rails at the whim of his brother, Artemus.
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Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
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Produced By Isaac Bluefoot
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Theme Song By Royal Jelly
Bob Van de Walle joins us to discuss Kinetic Sculpture Racing, aquatic cryptids, plastic, and the Northcoast Environmental Center's Trash Cleanup!
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Learn more about the NEC Trash Cleanup Days: https://www.yournec.org/
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Theme Song By Royal Jelly
Bartleby discusses hypothetical apples, their function, texture and some sage wisdom when it comes to storing them in barrels. Artemus as usual is held against his will.
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Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi.
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Produced By Isaac Bluefoot.
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Theme Song By Royal Jelly.
Bartleby welcomes guest, Pete Nelson, to discuss Pete's Paranormal Open Mic, at the Siren Song in Eureka California. It's a lot of love and compassion for the existential dilemma of being a paranormal believer.
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Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
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Theme Song By Royal Jelly
Artemus demands accountability in this unscheduled exploration into disparate realities. Bartleby does his best* to rise to the occasion.
- His best is far from enough for Artemus.
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Meta Q&A - Bartleby takes a round of anonymous questions. Some existential classics get explored with a fresh lens as Bartleby looks at the why of it all and communication with the dead and other dimensions. Meanwhile, Artemus prays the end of the show will be swift and merciful.
Bartleby and Artemus offer a critical analysis of Bon Jovi's "Livin' On A Prayer" as an anthem for the early 21st century.
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Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
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Throwing out a few questions for Bigfoot, by offering a few theories Bartleby hopes Bigfoot will eventually correct him. Meta-Cosmos makes its debut on Humboldt Hot Air.
Hosted by Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
Produced By Isaac Bluefoot
Theme Song By Royal Jelly
Artemus has his own existential crisis when Bartleby decides to select a random episode of Star Trek for them to review. The random number generator selects episode #367 DS9 Season 4 Episode 16, Bar Association. Everyone gets a lesson in economics as the space station goes on strike.
Hosted By Bartleby & Artemus Neehi
Produced by Isaac Bluefoot
Theme Music by Royal Jelly
Bartleby and Artemus take a deep dive into the Multiverse and its proliferation in culture, but not before taking a brief scenic detour through the history of quantum physics.
My Blue Foot #1
Bartleby introduces a new segment, My Blue Foot, with Isaac Bluefoot, in which Isaac questions the point of speaking at all.
Podcast About A Podcast #5
Bartleby explains to Artemus why there was a three year time skip after last week's episode. With the bad news out of the way, we hear a little about The Greatest Generation with Adam Pranika and Benjamin Ahr Harrison.
Bartleby finds himself descending into a world of podcast madness. This week, critiquing three episodes in one week breaks his little sock spirit. By examining Avery Trufelman's Articles of Interest, Skye Pillsbury's Inside Podcasting, Chapo Trap House, and Twitter in general, we learn what it takes for Bartleby to give up podcasting. Or will it all end up being a temporal anomally?!
Listening to 99% Invisible with Roman Mars takes Bartleby on a rollercoaster of rebellion and espionage. Artemus may have finally found his podcast as they explore some black and white facts about the world of color. It's a league of hero artists to save the day in Meta-Cosmos!
By examining a special Yes, Yes, No episode of the podcast, Reply All, Bartleby teaches Artemus all about Twitter for a Yes, No of their own. This week’s episode is a podcast about a podcast about a tweet about a magazine article being compared to a failed tik-tok star, and so much more! Another winning epiphane ties this ride together in the end. Get your earphones ready for the second episode two of Meta-Cosmos!
Deciding on a podcast theme for the third time may be one of the biggest decisions you make in life. Examine episode 691 of This American Life through the supernatural lens of The Kinetic Paranormal Society! Bartleby breaks down interdimensional theory while critiquing "Gardens of Branching Paths" http://dragonflower.ink
Episode Two: Dishing Out the Puns... Meta-physicist Bartleby Neehi answers questions from writer/actor/astrologer, Tricia Riel. Trish "the dish" joins Bartleby with several of the characters from her Zephrum Gates book series; Great Aunt Gussie, Geezer Fraggle, Beatrice Bragg and Rocko Pounder. They ask: How do you get your foot in the door? How do you put your best foot forward? How do you get on your feet again? And whatever can we do about the environment? As usual Bartleby's answers do wonders on your reality. Also, what is soxism?
Episode One: Meaning of Life and Secrets of the Universe... In this episode Bartleby's brother Artemus joins him as his first and most special guest asking some basic questions like: What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? How big is the universe? And how do you fix a broken heart?